Dr
Dr Ritu Malaiya
Rheumatology
About
Since 2018, Dr. Malaiya has been working as a consultant Rheumatologist at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. She has a wealth of experience in managing various general and inflammatory rheumatological conditions.
Dr. Malaiya is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and has held important positions at the local and national level. She has served as the London Representative for the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit and the British Society of Rheumatology Advisory Committee. Additionally, she has been the Royal College of Physicians' Regional Specialty Advisor for Rheumatology in London and has taken on the role of Clinical Lead for Rheumatology from 2020 to 2022.
As a registered GMC (General Medical Council) educator, Dr. Malaiya is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also participates in clinical research as the Principal Investigator for the BSRBR-RA study. Her work has been recognised through national and international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Ritu Malaiya
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Rheumatology
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,659 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,357 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 677 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,210 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across GB
DOI: 10.8504/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31470614 · cited by 163
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Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
DOI: 10.8426/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30046928 · cited by 89
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.99
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.69
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.96
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.84
- Value For Money
- 4.86
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · ritu.malaiya@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global